UK boy's name
Inder
Of Indian origin, meaning "lord" or "king" in Hindu tradition.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Inder is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Inder popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 7 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Inder. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Inder ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 7 boys were registered as Inder.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Inder as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
7 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Meaning
What does Inder mean?
The name Inder has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, where it is derived from the Sanskrit word "Indra," which means "the ruler" or "the king." The name is particularly associated with the Hindu god of rain and thunderstorms, Indra, who was one of the most revered deities in ancient Indian mythology.
The name Inder has been in use for centuries, and it is mentioned in various ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas, which are considered the oldest scriptures in Hinduism. The name was likely popularized during the reign of the Maurya Empire, which ruled over a vast expanse of the Indian subcontinent from around 322 BCE to 185 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inder can be found in the inscriptions of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, who ruled from 268 BCE to 232 BCE. Ashoka's rock edicts, which were carved into stone pillars and rocks, mention the name Inder in reference to certain individuals or locations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Inder. One of the most famous was Inder Singh Gill (1834-1918), an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
Another prominent figure with the name Inder was Inder Malhotra (1930-2020), an Indian journalist and political commentator who was widely respected for his insightful analysis and commentary on Indian politics and society.
Inder Kumar Gujral (1919-2012) was an Indian diplomat and politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 1997 to 1998. He was known for his efforts to improve relations between India and its neighbors, particularly Pakistan.
Inder Singh (1904-1994) was an Indian field hockey player who won three Olympic gold medals for India in 1928, 1932, and 1936. He was regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of his era and was inducted into the Indian Hockey Federation's Hall of Fame.
Inder Lal Shah (1915-1994) was a renowned Indian artist and painter who was known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Indian rural life and landscapes. His works are displayed in numerous museums and galleries around the world.
While the name Inder has its roots in ancient Indian history and mythology, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is used by people of various backgrounds and nationalities worldwide. The name continues to be popular, particularly in regions with strong cultural ties to the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Inder over time
The chart below shows babies named Inder registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Inder, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Inder by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Inder was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4746 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3254 | 16 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2286 | 14 | 3 |
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FAQ
Inder: questions and answers
How popular is the name Inder in the UK right now?
In 2023, Inder was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Inder most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 7 babies registered as Inder in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Inder?
Of Indian origin, meaning "lord" or "king" in Hindu tradition.
How many people are called Inder in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Inder across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.